Thanks to all the students, parents, teachers, and community members that were part of the Stand Up for Uptown Action!

Here are a few press clips:

DNA Info: Organizers Say Stewart School Closure Another Word for 'Land Grab'

Progress Illinois: Uptown Residents Rally Against Proposed School Closures, Gentrification (VIDEO) 

And be sure to check out our Facebook Page for updates!

No TIF Funds for JDL

Invest in Schools, Parks, and Services

46^th Ward Zoning and Development Committee Meeting 

Maryville TIF Meeting

Monday, April 22

7:00pm

Weiss Auditorium

4646 N. Marine Dr.

MARYVILLE TIF:

NO to $36 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds going to JDL to build over 800 high-income rental units!

YES to funding schools, parks, affordable housing, living wage jobs, youth and senior programs, city and county services, and positive economic development!

And YES to a more diverse, open and transparent 46^th Ward Zoning Committee!

We are NOT Broke! There’s $454 million in the TIF Slush Fund, including $10.9 million from the 46th Ward. Invest in schools, parks, and city & county services!

Supported by 77% of Uptown Voters on March 20, 2012 Referendum.

For more information, email info@actionforjustice.org.

Sponsored by NA4J, Uptown Uprising, SEIU Local 73, Coalition of the Willing, and Alliance for Community Services